When
Teachnet Contributor, Chantal Latour, sat down to personalize her students'
report cards, something was missing. The list of report card comments
that used as starters and had spent years compiling was gone.

Chantal
explained her situation to the members of the Teacher-2-Teacher forum
and was overwhelmed with responses. Over 300 adjectives and phrases are
available here for your use.

As one contributor points out, remember: "My main
advice about report card comments is to tell the truth."

Is a good citizen

Is learning to share and listen.

Is becoming more dependable during work periods.

Is developing a better attitude toward ___ grade.

Is showing interest and enthusiasm for the things we
do.

Is learning to occupy his time constructively.

Wants responsibilities and follows through.

Can be very helpful and dependable in the classroom.

Always uses her time wisely.

Has strengthened her skills in ___.

Has great potential and works toward achieving it.

Working to full capability.

Is strong in _____.

Is learning to be a better listener.

Is learning to be careful, cooperative, and fair.

Is continuing to grow in independence.

Enthusiastic about participating.

Gaining more self-confidence.

Has a pleasant personality.

Has earned a very fine report card.

Has improved steadily.

Is learning to listen to directions more carefully.

Now accepts responsiblity well.

_____'s work habits are improving.

Has been consitently progressing.

Has shown a good attitude about trying to improve in
___.

The following suggestions might improve his ____.

I am hoping this recent interest and improvement will
continue.

Seems eager to improve.

Has shown strong growth in ____.

Is cooperative and happy.

Volunteers often.

Is willing to take part in all classroom activities.

Works well with her neighbors.

_____'s attitude toward school is excellent.

Has the ability to follow directions.

Hand work is beautifully done.

Learns new vocabulary quickly.

Has a sense of humor and enjoys the stories we read.

Is a steadfast, conscientious worker.

Is very helpful about clean-up work around the room.

Anxious to please.

Brings fine contributions.

Has a pleasant disposition.

Works well.

Is hard-working.

Is pleasant and friendly.

Needs to increase speed and comprehension in reading.

Needs to apply skills to all written work.

Gets along well with other children.

Your constant cooperation and help are appreciated.

Has shown an encouraging desire to better herself in
___.

Making steady progress academically.

Quality of work is improving.

Responds well.

Is maintaining grade-level achievements.

Works well in groups, planning and carrying out activities.

Seems to be more aware of activities in the classroom.

Takes an active part in discussions pertinent to ___.

Accepts responsiblity.

Extremely conscientious.

Bubbles over with enthusiasm.

Has a sense of humor we all enjoy.

Has an excellent attitude.

Work in the areas of ____ has been extremely good.

Is an enthusiastic worker during the ____ period.

Needs to work democratically with others in groups.

Possible for ___ to exceed grade expectations.

Grasps new ideas readily.

Needs to develop a better sense of responsiblity.

Enthusiasitic about work in general.

Performs well in everthing he undertakes.

Unusually mature.

Seeks information.

Mature vocabulary.

Doing strong work in all areas.

Is a clear thinker.

Excels in writing original stories and poems.

Is a good student who appears to be a deep thinker.

Reads extensively.

Has good organization of thoughts.

Has a vast background knowledge of ___.

Is a very fine and serious student and excels in ___.

Rate of achievement makes it difficult for ___ to keep
up with the class.

Must improve work habits if ___ is to gain the fundamentals
needed for ___ grade work.

_____'s academic success leaves much to be desired.

Handwriting needs to be improved.

Cooperative, well mannered.

Is a very happy, well-adjusted child, but ___.

Makes friends quickly and is well liked by classmates.

Cries easily.

Good worker and attentive listener.

Good adjustment.

Good attitude.

Capable of achieving a higher average in areas of ____.

Has difficulty retaining process of addition, etc.

Is inconsistent in his efforts, especially in ___.

Sacrificing accuracy for unnecessary speed in his written
work.

Needs to listen to directions.

Never completes assignments in the allotted time.

Fails to finish independent assignments.

Would improve if he developed a greater interest in
___.

Comprehends well, but needs to work more quickly.

Needs to be urged.

Can follow directions.

Enjoys listening to poetry.

Enjoys listening to stories.

Listens carefully.

Evaluates what he/she hears

Phonics - (is able to distinguish, has difficulty distinguishing)
sounds in words

Now knows and is able to use _____ consonant and vowel
sounds

Confuses the sounds ___ and ___

Is able to blend short words using the vowel(s) _____
with /without assistance

Is learning to attack words independently

Uses the phonics skills to attack new words

Reading is (smooth, jerky, hesitant, rapid, irregular,
or fluent)

Comprehends what he/she reads

Is interested in books and reading

Can read to follow directions

Can now recognize ____ sight words

Reads for pleasure

Needs lots of repetition and practice in order to retain
reading vocabulary

Is still confusing words which look alike

Is beginning to read words in groups (phrases)

Reading is becoming (not yet becoming) automatic

Enjoys discussing the stories

Has had difficulty with learning ______ so in the coming
term we will focus on ______.

Speaks in good sentences

Speaks clearly

Has difficulty using (pronouns, verbs) correctly

Enjoys dramatization

Enjoys participation in conversation and discussion

Expresses ideas clearly

Has a good oral vocabulary

Takes turns talking

Speaks with confidence to the group

Uses punctuation correctly

Is able to place periods and question marks correctly

Uses colorful words

Uses (complex, simple) sentences

Is now able to write a complete sentence independently

Participates in group story telling (composition)

Can write an original story of (one or two sentences,
of a few sentences)

Puts words in the appropriate order

Is able to read his sentences back

Shows self confidence in writing

Can compose several related sentences

Is building a good spelling vocabulary

Uses his individual dictionary to find unfamiliar words

Enjoys learning to spell new words

Is able to learn to spell words easily

Sometimes reverses letters in a word

Has difficulty remembering the spelling of non-phonetic
words

Is helped by using hand or body motions to remember
spelling

When printing, often reverses letters, such as __,
__, etc.

Has good (poor) fine-motor skills

Is able to print on the lines

Spaces letters and words correctly

Some printing is excellent but is often untidy in daily
assignments

Enjoys doing neat careful work

Can work with numbers up to ___ with understanding

Understands the signs +, -, = and uses them to make
number statements

Understands and uses basic facts of addition and subtraction
to ____

Reverses some numbers still

Understands place value up to _____

Can use manipulatives to add and subtract

Can use manipulatives to show place value to _____

Understands money (pennies, dimes, nickels)

Relies heavily on concrete objects

Knows the basic shapes

Can count to ______

Is able to create graphs using simple data

Understands several methods of graphing

Is beginning to memorize the number facts

Is friendly and cooperative

Cooperates well

Helps others

Has a sense of humor

Has a good attitude towards school

Is working well in all subjects

Lacks independence / Is gaining independence

Is too easily distracted

Is becoming more self-reliant

Is an attentive student

All work is neatly and accurately done

Is a polite conscientious pupil

Is working above grade level in _________.

Works too slowly

Does not complete assignments in the allotted time

Seems unable to finish required work

Does colorful and interesting art work

Is especially good at ______

Requires too much supervision.

Please encourage him to do things on his own.

Should be encouraged to _____

Needs frequent encouragement

Is maturing

Is learning to concentrate

Is learning to listen carefully

Is gaining self-confidence

Often completes work early

Is very thoughtful

Takes pride in work well done

Is eager to learn

Makes little effort when not under direct supervision

Often seems tired at school

Is not very appreciative of the value of ( time, courtesy,
sharing, neatness, accuracy)

Shows initiative; thinks things through for himself/herself

If a child is having difficulty - say so! Say what
you have tried already to help him/her, and what you are going to do
differently in the term to come to help the child.

Never say the child is having problems without giving
a possible solution you are going to try and what has already been tried.

This shows you are doing everything in your power to
change the situation.

_____ has matured nicely this year, academically and
socially.

He/She assumes responsibility well and has a find attitude.

He/She still needs strengthening in the concept of
long division.

Thanks for the help I know you have given her.

There has been a noticeable improvement in _____'s
study habits this reporting period, which is very encouraging.

Please continue during the summer with ___________
review and as many reading experiences as possible.

___________ would benefit from reading many library
books this summer.

He needs to improve his reading speed and comprehension
if he is to have success in the ________ grade.

If ___________ will put forth in the future the effort
he has shown in the past two reporting periods, he will receive a great
deal from his schooling.

With __________'s ability to apply herself to each
task, she should receive much satisfaction from her school experiences.

_____________ continued to blossom as the year progressed.

_______________'s oral reading is very expressive and
her oral reporting is excellent.

Thank you for your interest in _____________'s attitude.

Although he has had some difficulty adjusting to our
room and various duties, he usually tries to cooperate.

_____________ has had some problems adjusting to our
room, as you know from my reports to you.

Many of her difficulties occur on the playground and
she then carries a poor attitude in the classroom.

This hurts her academically.

She is capable of much better work.

I'm sorry I didn't get to meet you this year.

__________has made nice progress this reporting period.

He is maturing nicely and I hope this continues.

Although _____________'s growth in social maturity
is continuing, it is not consistent.

She still needs guidance and support from both you
and me.

Thanks for your cooperation.

_____________ is a wonderful girl and I'm happy to
have had her in my room.

she has made many fine contributions to our class and
is an inspiration to her classmates.

With ____'s friendly, cooperative attitude, she will
always be a pleasant addition to any class.

I have enjoyed the association I have had _____________.

His friendly, sincere way has made him a very popular
member of the ___ grade.

Regardless of how busy _________ is, he still has time
to do something nice for someone. For this reason, he is one of the
best-liked members of my class.

I enjoyed having _____________ in my class.

She is a sweet and cooperative child.

_____________ is a pleasant, conscientious student.

He is self-confident and has excellent manners.

It has been a pleasure to have him in my class.

I enjoyed having _____________ in my room.

She assumes responsibility well, excels on the playground
and is well liked by her peers.

She's helped to make my year a pleasant one.

She is a big help in seeing that our room looks clean
and pleasant.

She has been most cooperative and only needs strengthening
in social studies skills to bring her up to ____ grade level.

___________ is a fine citizen and takes a keen interest
in school.

I hope you enjoy your new home!

__________ takes a keen interest in all work and is
most agreeable and a willing worker. It has been wonderful having her
in my room.

Exhibits excellent attitude

Possesses good self discipline

Respectful of others

Works independently on assignments

Exhibits creativity

Does good work

Always cooperative

Classroom attitude shows improvement

Pleasant student to work with

Quality of work has improved

Hard worker

Participates well in class

A pleasure to have around

Experiences difficulty following directions-when unsure
needs to ask for questions

Needs to actively participate in classroom discussion

Needs better study skills

Requires incentives

Low quiz/test scores

Assignments/Homework incomplete/late

Needs to pay attention in class

Disruptive in class

Needs to improve classroom attitude

Excessive tardiness

Excessive absences

Failure to turn in make up work

A conference is requested

This subject modified/ leveled according to ability

Does not work up to his/her ability

Student will be retained in current grade next year.
Please contact the school to arrange a conference.